255 out of 316 = 80.70%

If you scored 255 points out of a possible 316 points, your percentage grade is 80.70%, which is a B- letter grade with a GPA of 2.7.

Percentage
80.70%
Letter Grade
B-

Standard US Scale

GPA
2.7

4.0 Scale

Grade Assessment
Understanding what your grade means

Grade Description

Good - Shows solid understanding with minor areas for improvement.

Improvement Tips

  • Review your minor mistakes and understand why they occurred
  • Participate more actively in class discussions
  • Create study groups to reinforce learning
  • Practice with more challenging problems
Grade Scale
Your grade highlighted in the standard scale

Detailed Grade Table

GradeCorrectIncorrectPercent
A+307 to 3160 to 997.00 to 100.00
A294 to 30610 to 2293.00 to 96.99
A-285 to 29323 to 3190.00 to 92.99
B+275 to 28432 to 4187.00 to 89.99
B263 to 27442 to 5383.00 to 86.99
B-253 to 26254 to 6380.00 to 82.99
C+244 to 25264 to 7277.00 to 79.99
C231 to 24373 to 8573.00 to 76.99
C-222 to 23086 to 9470.00 to 72.99
D+212 to 22195 to 10467.00 to 69.99
D200 to 211105 to 11663.00 to 66.99
D-190 to 199117 to 12660.00 to 62.99
F0 to 189127 to 3160.00 to 59.99

Your grade of 80.70% (B-) is highlighted in the table above. The "Correct" and "Incorrect" columns show the equivalent number of questions for your total of 316 points.

How to calculate 255 out of 316 as a percentage

To calculate 255 out of 316 as a percentage, you divide 255 by 316 and then multiply by 100:

(255 ÷ 316) × 100 = 80.70%

This calculation gives you your percentage score, which can then be converted to a letter grade based on your school or institution's grading scale.

Step-by-step explanation:

  1. Divide the points earned (255) by the total points possible (316):
    255 ÷ 316 = 0.8070
  2. Multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage:
    0.8070 × 100 = 80.70%
  3. Convert the percentage to a letter grade using the standard scale:
    80.70% = B-

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Educational Context
Understanding what this grade means in an educational setting

A score of 255 out of 316 (80.70%) has different implications depending on the educational context:

ContextInterpretation
Homework AssignmentStrong understanding of the material
Quiz or TestExcellent preparation and knowledge retention
Final ExamMastery of course material
Course GradeStrong performance throughout the course
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